PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA – The streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in the morning of Wednesday, April 16, 2025 were overtaken by hundreds of women clad in red attire, staging a massive protest. The women were united in their call for the immediate return of the suspended state governor, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – APRIL 16, 2025: Access Holdings PLC (“the Group”) (Bloomberg: ACCESSCO), a leading African financial services group, today, announced its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024. The Group delivered 88% year-on-year growth in gross earnings, rising from N2.594 trillion in 2023 to N4.878 …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Nigeria’s current challenges are products of a complex interplay of historical, economic and social factors, including a flawed foundation, poor governance and successive elites’ inability to improve the country’s infrastructure and institutions. This foundational weakness has hindered national progress, resulting in unimpressive development indices. Those in …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LOKOJA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA – The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, received a delegation from the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) during a courtesy visit. The NLC delegation was led by the Kogi State Council Chairman, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a major step towards the 22nd National Sports Festival, Governor Dapo Abiodun has officially unveiled the mascot, logo, and theme song for the much-anticipated sporting event. The unveiling marks a significant milestone as preparations for the festival gather momentum, setting the tone for what …

… Oba Olugbenle Calls For Stakeholder Commitment, Parental Responsibility BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Yewa People Development Council (YPDC), under the auspices of the Yewa Traditional Council (YTC), convened a two-day education summit titled “Repositioning Education in Yewaland: Challenges and Prospects.” The opening …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government, through its Bureau of Information Technology (BIT), in collaboration with tech firm Cybervilla, has launched a three-month training programme aimed at empowering youths across the state. The initiative is designed to equip participants with hands-on skills in the repair of technological …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED CALABAR, CROSS RIVER, NIGERIA – As part of proactive efforts to ensure a safe, peaceful, and hitch-free Easter celebration across Cross River State, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the large-scale deployment of police personnel to key public locations. According to a statement e-signed and made available …

…As Kabiyesi Responded With 13 Songs Of Praise, Personal Testimony BY ABU-STAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman of the Ogun State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Emmanuel Oludaisi Adekunle, has encouraged Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, Asade Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of …

Opinion: BY KAYODE AKINMADE  In just a matter of days, all roads will lead to the Gateway State for the 26th edition of the iconic National Sports Festival (NSF). The festival, a celebration of Nigeria’s rich sports and cultural heritage, is billed to feature athletes competing in 33 sporting events, and …